MARY LEE ADAMS

Mary Lee Adams, 84, of Nevada, MO, formerly of Falls City, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Nevada. She was born on Sept. 19, 1931 in Stockton, MO, to the late Howard and Velma (Shafer) Gordon.

She is survived by a son, Rodney Kannon, of Nevada, MO; two grandchildren, Vickie Houchin, of Nevada.

Mary Lee was preceded in death by her parents.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Harris Cemetery, Barada, with Wayne Shafer officiating. Viewing and signing of the registration book at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home, of Falls City, will only be done during regular business hours — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — until Thursday’s service.

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